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May 29, 2025 4:04 PM

RBI to continue liquidity operations in line with policy stance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said it will continue to undertake liquidity management operations in line with its monetary policy stance, to ensure adequate liquidity in the banking system that supports the productive needs of the econo...

May 29, 2025 3:39 PM

India’s real GDP growth projected at 6.5% in FY 2025-26: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected India’s real GDP growth at 6.5 per cent for the financial year 2025-26, with the outlook described as “evenly balanced” amid global uncertainties. In its annual report for 2024-25, released on Thur...

May 29, 2025 12:10 PM

Crisil pegs India’s GDP growth at 6.5% in fiscal 2026

Crisil on Thursday forecast India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.5 per cent in fiscal 2026, adding that improving domestic consumption is likely to support industrial activity. “We expect domestic consumption demand to improve driven...

May 29, 2025 10:25 AM

US curbs chip design software, chemicals, other shipments to China

The United States has ordered a broad swathe of companies to stop shipping goods to China without a license and revoked licenses already granted to certain suppliers, said three people familiar with the matter. The new restrictions - which are likel...

May 29, 2025 9:59 AM

Market open in green; Sensex tops 81,500, Nifty near 24810

The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Thursday amid positive global cues, as buying was seen in the IT and metal sectors in the early trade. At 9:29 am, the BSE Sensex was up 237.56 points or 0.29 per cent at 81,549.88, while the NSE N...

May 29, 2025 9:11 AM

US court blocks most Trump tariffs, says president exceeded his authority

A U.S. trade court blocked President Donald Trump's tariffs from going into effect in a sweeping ruling on Wednesday that found the president overstepped his authority by imposing across-the-board duties on imports from U.S. trading partners. The Co...

May 29, 2025 12:14 AM

Centre pulls up e-commerce giants over ‘dark patterns’, calls for immediate compliance

In a sharp message to e-commerce platforms, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Wednesday urged companies to eliminate the use of “dark patterns” — deceptive user interface designs aimed at misleading consumers — warning that failure to compl...

May 28, 2025 5:06 PM

Sensex, Nifty slip amid valuation concerns; FMCG drags indices

The Indian stock market ended in the red for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, weighed down by premium valuations and mixed global cues. The BSE Sensex slipped 239.31 points, or 0.29 per cent, to close at 81,312.32, while the NSE Nifty dr...

May 28, 2025 3:24 PM

Above-normal monsoon to boost farm output, ease inflation: report

The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of an above-normal monsoon is expected to drive higher agricultural production and rural demand, while helping to keep inflation under control, according to a Crisil report released on Wednesday....

May 28, 2025 11:34 AM

Giriraj reviews initiatives to boost textile value chain

A Textile Advisory Group (TAG) meeting was chaired by Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Cotton and MMF to review the progress of initiatives aimed at strengthening the entire textile value chain. The Union Minister underscored the critical ...